Paint the Town Western celebrates IFYR spirit, looks to grow into countywide tradition

Okie Dokie Mercantile won the Paint the Town Western IFYR Best Western Window Display and was chosen as the Overall Paint the Town Western Champion. Pictured holding the Golden Horseshoe awards is owner Christina Hernandez. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
Okie Dokie Mercantile won the Paint the Town Western IFYR Best Western Window Display and was chosen as the Overall Paint the Town Western Champion. Pictured holding the Golden Horseshoe awards is owner Christina Hernandez. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Local businesses showed their Western spirit during the first annual #Paint-TheTownWesternIFYR event held in conjunction with the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR). Presented by

Countywide & Sun, the week-long celebration encouraged businesses to embrace the excitement of IFYR by decorating storefronts, wearing Western attire and showcasing the community’s hospitality throughout rodeo wee…